HOT lanes; violations are traffic infractions. (HB968)
Introduced By
Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
HOT lanes. Provides that HOT lane violations are traffic infractions. Penalties for violations are no longer civil penalties and are not payable to the HOT lane operator. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/13/2010 | Committee |
| 01/13/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100778D |
| 01/13/2010 | Referred to Committee on Transportation |
| 01/28/2010 | Tabled in Transportation (14-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
It is my understanding that traffic violators in HOT Lanes will be ticketed by Virginia State Troopers hired by the private company Transurban to patrol the HOT Lanes. The violation will be a civil penalty. All of the money collected for the violations will go to the private company Transurban and not to the State of Virginia. This is a source of revenue we can not afford to give away. If violations are "traffic infractions" the money will go to the State of Virginia which is in dire need of money. This change seems like a no brainer. Please vote in favor of HB 968.